Special Education & Accommodations Flashcards
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An educational planner is advising a student with dyscalculia. Which college major consideration is most relevant?
Answer: Quantitative course requirements, availability of math accommodations, and whether tutoring resources exist
For students with dyscalculia, educational planners should investigate quantitative requirements, accommodation availability, and support resources at prospective colleges.
What is a 'behavior intervention plan' (BIP) in special education, and when is one required?
Answer: A proactive plan developed when a student's behavior impedes learning, outlining positive behavioral supports and interventions
A BIP is a structured plan using positive behavioral supports designed to address behaviors that impede a student's learning or that of others, often paired with a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA).
A student with dysgraphia struggles most with which area of academic performance?
Answer: Written expression, handwriting, and/or spelling mechanics
Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects written expression, impacting handwriting legibility, spelling, and the physical process of writing.
Which accommodation is most appropriate for a student with auditory processing disorder (APD) in a classroom setting?
Answer: Preferential seating near the teacher, written instructions, and use of FM systems
Students with APD benefit from proximity to the sound source, written supplements to spoken instructions, and assistive listening devices like FM systems that improve signal-to-noise ratio.
Under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), how was the definition of 'disability' changed?
Answer: It was broadened to include more conditions by rejecting strict Supreme Court interpretations that had excluded many individuals
The ADAAA explicitly broadened the definition of disability to overturn Supreme Court rulings that had narrowly interpreted coverage, expanding protection to more individuals with impairments.
When a student with a disability is suspended from school for more than 10 days, IDEA requires a:
Answer: Manifestation Determination Review to assess whether the behavior was caused by or linked to the student's disability
A Manifestation Determination Review must occur within 10 school days of a suspension to determine if the conduct was a manifestation of the student's disability, protecting against discriminatory discipline.
An educational planner working with a student who has an executive function disorder should prioritize recommending colleges with:
Answer: Strong academic coaching, structured check-in programs, and explicit study skills support
Students with executive function disorders need structured support systems including academic coaches, regular advisor check-ins, and explicit instruction in planning and organizational skills.